Echeverri only got 75 minutes of playing time. The director of the pharmaceutical company said: The team must first stabilize its defense.

This summer, Leverkusen loaned the talented youngster Echeverri from Manchester City. However, entering the new season, the Argentine only played 75 minutes for the pharmaceutical company. In an interview with Kicker, Leverkusen sporting director Rolfes discussed Echeverri's situation.

Rolfes said: "The team must first gain stability on defense before it can play dominant football. The better we do in this area, the more Echeverri and other offensive players will benefit from it."